Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.6 Earthquake near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On August 11, 2025 at 05:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
175d19b05b35d52132964b5cab9ff723c76b2422
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 05:59:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.01000,
123.90000
Temperature
29.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
-
Kanlaon Activity reported
Cebu
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 373 Catalogue entries
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